Legislative Reference Bureau #
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Mission Statement #
“The Legislative Reference Bureau is a nonpartisan legislative service agency that strives to provide comprehensive research and reference services for the Hawaii State Legislature” (official website).
Most Recent Reports #
Available here.
Office of the Auditor #
Website #
Mission Statement #
“Our mission is to improve government through independent and objective analyses. We provide audit reports to the Legislature and the public about how effectively state agencies are providing services and using public money, thereby keeping government transparent and accountable” (official website).
Most Recent Reports #
Available here.
Office of the Ombudsman #
Website #
Mission Statement #
“The Office of the Ombudsman is an independent agency of the Hawaii State Legislature that investigates complaints about actions of executive branch agencies of the state and county governments in Hawaii. Our office has the power to obtain necessary information for an investigation and to recommend corrective action if a complaint is found to be substantiated. The Ombudsman serves as a neutral, independent intermediary between the citizen and the agency. We conduct our investigations in a fair and impartial manner. We do not provide legal advice, nor do we serve as an advocate or representative of any person or agency” (official website).
Most Recent Reports #
Available here.
Note #
Hawaii does not have an Office of the Inspector General.
